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The Malone University men's basketball team played its final tune-up before the start of the regular season on Tuesday night in an exhibition contest at NCAA Division I Akron. The Zips bested the Pioneers 81-64 in the I-77 clash.
 
Recap
Following back-to-back three-pointers by Akron to start the game, Malone raised some eyebrows with a 10-0 run capped by treys from freshman Bo Myers and sophomore Kenneth McCullough-Lomax Jr. Malone extended its lead to 16-10 following six straight points by senior Sehill Mouliom, before the Zips began fighting back on the strength of a 12-2 run. By halftime, Akron opened up a 39-30 advantage.
 
Back-to-back buckets from Jaret Majestic and Daylan Haynie helped the Pioneers close to within six points (45-39) in the early stages of the second half, but Malone would not get any closer. After falling behind by as many as 22 points, the Pioneers still battled, narrowing the gap to 10 (66-56) on an 11-0 run highlighted by seven points from Majestic. The Zips held on late, though, and earned their first win of the season.
 
Pioneer Highlights
-Sehill Mouliom more than doubled his previous career-high, finishing with 23 points to go along with nine rebounds, two blocks, and two assists.
-Jaret Majestic contributed 14 points and five boards in 27 minutes off of the bench.
-Marcus Ernst added 10 points and seven rebounds
-Bo Myers totaled eight points and two steals.
 
Up Next
Malone plays its season opener on Friday vs. Oakland City in a Midwest Region Crossover event at Hillsdale.